| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.93 | 6.550% | $18.0389 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.47 | 10.373% | $137.3813 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 13.761% | $251.3436 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.51 | 9.448% | $108.9117 | $108.91 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.30 | 4.530% | $151.8821 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.73 | 6.397% | $76.3186 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.75 | 8.518% | $98.4801 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.63 | $842.3563 | $842.35 | $842.40 | $842.30 | |